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This is the best password manager for Windows

Everyone needs a password manager these days, but picking the best one for you can be tricky......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsJul 6th, 2024

Microsoft says 8.5M systems hit by CrowdStrike BSOD, releases USB recovery tool

When reboots don't work, bootable USB sticks may help ease fixes for some PCs. Enlarge / A bad update to CrowdStrike's Falcon security software crashed millions of Windows PCs last week. (credit: CrowdStrike) By Monday m.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJul 22nd, 2024

CrowdStrike aftermath: Microsoft claims it cannot legally implement the same protections as Apple

The CrowdStrike aftermath is seeing IT teams around the world struggle to restore the 8.5 million Windows PCs taken out by the bug. The mess included thousands of flights cancelled, health centers unable to make appointments, retailer payment termina.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsJul 22nd, 2024

Microsoft releases tool to speed up recovery of systems borked by CrowdStrike update

By now, most people are aware of – or have been personally affected by – the largest IT outage the world have ever witnessed, courtesy of a defective update for Crowdstrike Falcon Sensors that threw Windows hosts into a blue-screen-of-dea.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsJul 22nd, 2024

Microsoft blames European Commission for global CrowdStrike catastrophe

The worldwide outage of Windows PCs was because of European Commission demands, says Microsoft, and we should get used to it.A typical "Blue Screen of Death" as seen by millions of people worldwide after the CrowdStrike updateThe outage that closed a.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsJul 22nd, 2024

Week in review: CrowdStrike update causes widespread IT outage, critical Splunk Enterprise flaw

Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Faulty CrowdStrike update takes out Windows machines worldwide Thousands and possibly millions of Windows computers and servers worldwide have been.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsJul 21st, 2024

Update: Worldwide IT outage due to buggy Crowdstrike sensor configuration update

The world is 16+ hours into what looks like the biggest IT outage in history, triggered by a defective update for Crowdstrike endpoint security software for Windows machines. The price of both Crowdstrike’s and Microsoft’s shares has tumb.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsJul 20th, 2024

Global cyber event affects dealership groups, suppliers

A technology stoppage, which crashed Microsoft Windows computer systems worldwide, stemmed from trouble with a software update from cybersecurity provider CrowdStrike Holdings Inc......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJul 19th, 2024

A Windows version from 1992 is saving Southwest’s butt right now

Nearly every flight in the U.S. is grounded right now following error that’s affecting everything from travel to mobile ordering at Starbucks — but not Southwest Airlines flights. Southwest is still flying high, unaffected by the outage t.....»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJul 19th, 2024

Update: Worldwide IT outage due to buggy Crowdstrike update

The world is 16+ hours into what looks like the biggest IT outage in history, triggered by a defective update for Crowdstrike endpoint security software for Windows machines. The price of both Crowdstrike’s and Microsoft’s shares has tumb.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsJul 19th, 2024

Even in its unfinished state, iPhone Mirroring on Mac is way ahead

The iPhone Mirroring app in macOS Sequoia is so much better than Microsoft’s Phone Link, and it’s not even close. For Windows users, that’s a real shame......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJul 19th, 2024

Global chaos erupts as Windows security update goes bad

The vast majority of corporate IT worldwide is struggling on Friday morning, with things as mundane as point-of-purchase, and as complex as flight management not working because of a bad Windows security patch by security firm CrowdStrike.An unknown.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsJul 19th, 2024

Microsoft"s massive outage now hits Apple Pay terminals worldwide

A catastrophic Microsoft outage has taken down Windows systems across the globe, but while no Apple systems are affected, some stores are unable to use their terminals to accept Apple Pay.An unknown number of Apple Pay terminals are affected by the M.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsJul 19th, 2024

Faulty CrowdStrike update takes out Windows machines worldwide

Houndreds of housands and possibly millions of Windows computers and servers worldwide have been made inoperable by a faulty update of Crowdstrike Falcon Sensors, and the outage affected transport, broadcast, financial, retail and other organizations.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsJul 19th, 2024

Netflix growth slows as platform cracks down on password sharing

It’s been a while since Netflix began cracking down on password sharing, so that only people in the same location can share a Netflix account. Although the platform has continued to grow despite this, the number of new subscribers has been falling.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsJul 19th, 2024

Energy efficiency may also keep rodents at bay

Sealing leaky windows, filling gaps in doors, and installing efficient insulation will not only decrease wasteful energy usage, it also may reduce rodent infestations, a new study recently published in Environmental Research Letters found......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsJul 18th, 2024

Critical Splunk flaw can be exploited to grab passwords (CVE-2024-36991)

A recently fixed vulnerability (CVE-2024-36991) affecting Splunk Enterprise on Windows “is more severe than it initially appeared,” according to SonicWall’s threat researchers. Several PoC exploits have been published, including one.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsJul 18th, 2024

FIN7 sells improved EDR killer tool

The cybercrime-focused enterprise known as FIN7 (aka the Carbanak group) has come up with yet another trick to assure the effectiveness of its “EDR killer” tool, dubbed AvNeutralizer (i.e., AuKill) by researchers. By leveraging Windows.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsJul 18th, 2024

Cisco fixes critical flaws in Secure Email Gateway and SSM On-Prem (CVE-2024-20401, CVE-2024-20419)

Cisco has fixed two critical vulnerabilities that may allow attackers to overwrite files on its Secure Email Gateways (CVE-2024-20401) and change the password of any user on its Smart Software Manager On-Prem license servers (CVE-2024-20419). Neither.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsJul 18th, 2024

If you miss Nokia’s old Windows Phones, you’ll love the HMD Skyline

The new HMD Skyline has channeled the much-loved Nokia Lumia 920 for its design, and it looks excellent. Here's what you need to know about it......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJul 18th, 2024

A new Windows alternative could launch on PCs later this year

Huawei has developed a new operating system to be used in its desktops and laptops, and it could launch later this year......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJul 17th, 2024